brake SUZUKI ALTO 2015 Owners Manual
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WARRANTY POLICYMaruti Suzuki India Limited (hereinafter called “Maruti Suzuki”)\
,
warrants that each new Maruti Suzuki vehicle distributed in India
by Maruti Suzuki and sold by an authorised Maruti Suzuki dealer
will be free, under normal use and service, from any defects in
material and workmanship at the time of manufacture SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
(1) Qualification:To qualify for this warranty:
(a) The Maruti Suzuki vehicle must be delivered by Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer and set-up, serviced by Maruti
Suzuki authorised dealer/service station.
(b) The warranty registration card in respect of each vehicle must be completed by the dealer at the time of delivery
of the vehicle and dealer should retain the same.
(2) Term: The term of the warranty shall be twenty four (24) monthsor 40,000 kilometers (whichever occurs first) from the date
of delivery to the first owner.
(3) Maruti Suzuki Warranty Obligation: If any defect(s) should be found in a Maruti Suzuki vehiclewithin the term stipulated above, Maruti Suzuki only obligation
is to repair or replace at its sole discretion any part shown
to be defective, with a new part or the equivalent at no cost
to the owner for parts or labour, when Maruti Suzuki
acknowledges that such a defect is attributable to faulty material
or workmanship at the time of manufacture. The owner is
responsible for any repair or replacements which are not covered by this warranty.
(4) Limitation:
This warranty shall not apply to:
(a) normal maintenance service required other than the three free services, including without limitation, oil and fluid
changes, headlight aiming, fastener retightening, wheel
balancing, wheel alignment and tyre rotation, cleaning of
injectors, adjustments of carburettor, ignition timing, clutch
and valve clearance.
(b) the replacement of normal wear parts including without limitation, bulbs, battery, tyres and tubes, spark plugs, belts,
hoses, filters, wiper blades, brushes, contact points, fuses,
clutch disc, brake shoes, brake pads, cable and all rubber
parts (except oil seal and glass run).
(c) any vehicle which has been used for competition or racing.
(d) any repairs or replacement required as a result of accidents or collision.
(e) any defects caused by misuse, negligence, abnormal use or insufficient care.
(f) any vehicle which has been modified or altered, including without limitation, the installation of performance
accessories.
(g) any vehicle on which parts or accessories not approved by Maruti Suzuki have been used.
(h) any vehicle which has not been operated in accordance
with the operating instructions in the Maruti Suzuki Owner’s
Manual.
(i) any vehicle which has not received, during the warranty term, the service inspections prescribed in the Maruti
Suzuki Owner’s Manual.
(j) any vehicle which has been assembled, disassembled,
WARRANTY POLICY
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Maruti Suzuki offers the Emission Warranty on all Maruti Suzuki vehicles\
(apart from the Regular warranty and will run parallelto the regular product warranty) only in four metropolitan cities (New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai) with effect from
July 1st, 2001.
Terms:
The Emission Warranty will be applicable for 80,000 kms or 3 years (Which ever comes earlier) from the date of delivery to
the first owner. The remaining warranty terms will be valid in case of a\
ny change in ownership provided the production of all
valid document.
Conditions:1. Under Emission Warranty, Warranty claims will be admitted for a prima fa\
cie examination, in case vehicle fails to meet to the Emission Standard as specified in sub rule (2) of rule no. 115 of Cent\
ral Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989.
2. The warranty claims will only be accepted after examination carried out \
by Maruti Suzuki or it's dealer which leads to firm c onclusions
that the
a) Original settings have not been tempered in any case.
b) Part (as given in Annexure-A) has a manufacturing defect.
c) Vehicle is unable to meet the Emission Standards (as given in 1.), ins\
pite of the vehicle having been maintained and used in accordance with the instructions as specified in Owner's Manual and S\
ervice Booklet and the used fuel and different oils
(Engine oil, Transmission oil, Brake oil etc.) are also as per specifi\
cation.
3. The method of examination for deciding the warranty of the parts will be\
at the sole discretion of Maruti Suzuki and it's dea ler
and results of the examination will be final and binding. If after exami\
nation, the warrantable condition is not established, M aruti
Suzuki and it's dealer has the right to charge all, or part of the cost \
of such examination.
4. Under Emission Warranty, the parts (as given in Annexure-A) will be ch\
anged free of cost, but the consumables will be charged as per actual.
5. If the part covered under Emission Warranty or the associated parts, are\
not independently replaceable, on account of these b eing
integral parts a complete assembly, Maruti Suzuki and it's dealer will h\
ave the sole discretion to replace entire assembly or b y
using some of the parts of the system through suitable repair or modific\
ations.
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6. Any consequential repairs or replacement of parts which may be found nec\
essary to establish compliance of Emission Warranty,will not be considered under warranty, unless the same is under product \
warranty. The consumable will be charged as per actual
under such repair or replacement.
7. Maruti Suzuki will not be responsible for the cost of transportation of \
the vehicle to the nearest Maruti Suzuki dealer works hop
or any loss due to non-availability of the vehicle during the period of \
lodging of a warranty claim and examination and/or repa ir
by Maruti Suzuki dealer.
8. Maruti Suzuki will not be responsible for any penalty that may be charge\
d by statutory authorities on account of failure to c omply
with the EMISSION STANDARDS.
9. Emission Warranty will not be affected on the change of owner, provided \
all the documents are available.
10. All maintenance actions (as specified in the Owner's Manual and Service\
Booklet) need to be followed and recorded in the man ual
for emission warranty.
11. The customer needs to produce the PUC (Pollution Under Control) certif\
icate valid for the period preceding the test during w hich
the failure is discovered. The receipts (for the maintenance of the veh\
icle as per specification in Owner's Manual and Service
Booklet from the date of original purchase of the vehicle) will also be\
required.Condition Under which the Emission Warranty is not APPLICABLE
1. In the absence of valid PUC certificate.
2. Vehicle not serviced from Maruti Suzuki authorised workshop as per the s\
chedule specified in the Owner's Manual.
3. Vehicle subjected to abnormal use (accident, motor race, rallies or for\
the purpose of establishing the records etc.)
4. Use of non MGP (Maruti Genuine Part).
5. Vehicle tempered in an unauthorised manner.
6. Tampering with odometer so that the actual kilometer reading can not be \
read.
7. Use of adulterated fuel and/or unspecified oils (Engine oil, Transmissi\
on oil and Brake oil etc.)EMISSION WARRANTY
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4176G-74EWARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTSBrake fluid level warning/Parking Brake
Indicator light
This light operates under three different type
of operations :
1) The light comes on briefly when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” postion.
2) The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition switch in
the “ON” position.
3) The light comes on when the fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir falls below the
adequate level.
The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking brake,
if the fluid level in the brake fluid resevoir
is adequate.
If the light does not go off or comes on
whilst your driving, it may mean that there
is something wrong with the vehicle's
braking system. If this happens, you should:1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
Remember that stopping distance may
be longer, you may have to push harder
on the pedal, and the pedal may go
down farther than normal.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and stopping at the side of the road.
3) If you determine that it is safe, drive
carefully at low speed to the nearest
dealer for repairs. or
4) Have the vehicle towed to the nearest
dealer for repairs.
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NOTE:
Because the disc brake system is self
adjusting, the fluid level will drop as thebrake pads become worn.Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is
considered normal periodic maintenance.
76G-05-005
If any of the following conditions occur,
you should immediately ask your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
brake system.
If the brake fluid level warning light does not go out after the engine has
been started and the parking brake
has been fully released.
If the brake fluid level warning light does not come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position
with the parking brake applied.
If the brake fluid level warning light
comes on at any time during vehicle
operation.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Parking Brake Lever
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.................. 6-1
Pedals ........................................................................\
........................................... 6-2
Gear Lever ........................................................................\
................................... 6-3
Fuel Filler Cap ........................................................................\
............................ 6-3
Folding Rear Seats ........................................................................\
.................... 6-5
Sun Visor ........................................................................\
..................................... 6-5
Interior Light Switch........................................................................\
.................. 6-6
Assist Grips ........................................................................\
................................ 6-6
Bonnet ........................................................................\
........................................... 6-6
Frame Hooks (if equipped) ........................................................................\
...... 6-7
Cup Holder (if equipped) ........................................................................\
......... 6-8
Tyre Changing Tools ........................................................................\
................. 6-8
High Mount Stop Lamp ........................................................................\
............ 6-9
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Never drive your vehicle with theparking brake on: rear brake
effectiveness can be reduced from
over heating, brake life may be
shortened, or permanent brake
damage may result.
If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle securely or does not
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by an
authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Always apply the parking brake fully
before leaving your vehicle or it may
move, causing injury or damage.
When parking, make sure the gear
shift lever for manual transmission is
left in first gear or reverse. Remember,
even though the transmission is in
gear, you must always apply the
parking brake fully.
The parking brake lever is located between
the seats. To apply the parking brake, hold
the brake pedal down and pull the parking
brake lever all the way up.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake
pedal down, pull up slightly on the parking
brake lever, push the button on the end of
the lever with your thumb, and lower the
lever to its original position.
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Clutch Pedal 11 11
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The clutch pedal is used to disengage the
drive to the wheels when starting the
engine, stopping, or shifting the transmission
lever. Depressing the pedal disengages the
clutch.
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. It could result in
excessive clutch wear, clutch damage,
or unexpected loss of engine braking. Brake Pedal
22 22
2
Your MARUTI SUZUKI vehicle is equipped
with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Depressing the brake pedal applies both
sets of brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal
when you apply the brakes. This is a
normal condition caused by environmental
factors such as cold, wet, snow, etc.
If brake squeal is excessive and
occurs each time the brakes are
applied, you should have the brakes
checked by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTDo not “ride” the brakes by applying
them continuously or resting your foot
on the pedal. This will result in
overheating of the brakes which could
cause unpredictable braking action,
longer stopping distances, or
permanent brake damage.
Accelerator Pedal 33 33
3
This pedal controls the speed of the
engine. Depressing the accelerator pedal
increases power output and speed.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
High mount stop lamp is provided with your
vehicle and is fitted on back door. The stop
lamp will glow as when the brake pedal will
be depressed.
To change the bulb of the stop lamp,
remove the clips at both sides of the cover,
by pressing the inner pin inside so that the
clip gets loose and remove the bulb on
turning it anticlockwise.
There is one bulb in high mount stop lamp.
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EXHAUST GAS WARNING
with the engine running, make sure
the air intake lever is set to “FRESH
AIR” and the fan is at high speed.
Avoid operating the vehicle with the rearend door open. If it is necessary
to operate the vehicle with the
rearend door open, make sure all
the windows are closed and the fan
is at high speed with the air intake
lever set to "FRESH AIR".
To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the air inlet grille in front of the
windscreen clear of snow, leaves, or
other obstructions at all times.
Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear of snow and other material to help
reduce the buildup of exhaust gases
under the vehicle. This is
particularly important when parked
in blizzard conditions.
Have the exhaust system inspected
periodically for damage and leaks.
Any damage or leaks should be
repaired immediately.
DAILY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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Before driving:
1)
Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights,
and reflectors are clean and unobstructed.
2) Check the tyres.
3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system after use.4) Adjust the seat/head restraint.
5) Check the brake pedal and the parking brake lever.
6) Adjust the mirrors.
7) Make sure that you and passengers have properly fastened your seat belts.
8) Make sure that all warning lights come on as the key is turned to the “ON” or
“START” position.
9) Check all gauges.
10) Make sure that the brake fluid level warning light is off when the parking
brake is released with the engine
running.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEAvoid breathing exhaust gases.
Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, a potentially lethal gas that
is colourless and odourless. Since
carbon monoxide is difficult to detect
by itself, be sure to take the following
precautions to help prevent carbon
monoxide from entering your vehicle.
Do not leave the engine running ingarages or other confined areas.
Do not park with the engine running for a long period of time, even in an
open area. If it is necessary to sit
for a short time in a parked vehicle
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Before starting the engine:
1) Make sure the parking brake is appliedfully.
2) Manual Transmission - Shift into “N” (neutral) and depress the clutch pedal all
the way to the floor. Hold it while starting
the engine.
Make sure that the parking brake is
applied fully and the transmission is
in Neutral before attempting to start
the engine.
Stop turning the starter immediately after the engine has started or the
starter system can be damaged.
Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine doesn’t start on the first try,
wait about 15 seconds before trying
again.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-bonnet
checks:
1) Engine oil level.
2) Coolant level.
3) Brake fluid level.
4) Windscreen washer fluid level.
5) Battery solution level.
6) Bonnet latch operation.
Pull the bonnet release handle inside the
vehicle. Make sure that you can not
open the hood all the way without
releasing the secondary latch. Be sure
to close the hood securely after checking
for proper operation. See "All Latches,
Hinges & Locks" of "PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE" in the
"INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE"
section for lubrication schedule.
Make sure the bonnet is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
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Starting a Cold Engine
Engine which is started after 6 hours should
be treated as cold engine.
For Electronic fuel injection models
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition
key to “START”. Release the key when
the engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of cranking, wait about 15
seconds, then press down the
accelerator pedal to 1/3 of its travel and
try cranking the engine again. Release
the key and accelerator pedal when the
engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor while cranking. This should
clear the engine if it is flooded.
Starting a Warm Engine
For Electronic fuel injection models:
Use the same procedure as for “Starting a
Cold Engine”.
CAUTION